21276. Adulteration of crabmeat.   U. S. v. 3 Boxes * * *.    (F. D. C. No. 35875.
Sample No. 59916-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about November 4, 1953, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about October 21, 1953, by R. L. Whorton, from 
Brunswick, Ga.
PRODUCT: 3 boxes, containing a total of 247 pounds, of crabmeat in cans at 
New York, N. Y. Examination showed that the product was contaminated 
with E. coli.
LABEL, IN PART: (Can) "R. L. Whorton's Crab Plant * * * All-Lump [or 
"Select"] Crab Meat   1 lb. Net   Brunswick, Ga."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy animal substance; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the 
article had been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby 
it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION : November 25,1953. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.